CELEBRATING OUR DAZZLING 60TH SEASON!
THE DALLAS OPERA PRESENTS
FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
NORTHPARK CENTER PRESENTING SPONSOR
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FEATURING ITALIAN LUXURY BRAND VERSACE
GOURMET LUNCHEON BY WOLFGANG PUCK
DALLAS, July 7, 2016 – In what promises to be the scintillating high point of the arts and social season, The Dallas Opera celebrates the start of its 2016-2017 Season with international couture and culture. All eyes will focus on FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON, the official kick-off of the company’s 60th Season.
A runway stage in The C. Vincent Prothro Lobby in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House will be graced by designs from one of the world’s leading international fashion brands, Versace. The symbol of Italian style worldwide, Versace has a boutique at NorthPark Center, Presenting Sponsor of FIRST SIGHT. The enchanting event is chaired by well-known philanthropists Ellen and Don Winspear with Honorary chairs Joyce and Harvey Mitchell, and Luncheon Chairs Tiffany Divis, Kara Goss and Rhonda Marcus.
FIRST SIGHT FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON will be held Thursday, October 27, 2016, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Coordinated by the crème-de-la-crème of Dallas fashion show producers, RSC Productions will present dozens of the most memorable Versace pieces. Delightful cuisine master Wolfgang Puck will cater, offering creative culinary pleasures. Tables start at $5,000 and individual tickets are $300. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.dallasopera.org/firstsight.
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Versace, founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace, is one of the leading international fashion design houses and symbol of Italian luxury worldwide. The brand, now spearheaded by creative director Donatella Versace, offers ready to wear, couture, accessories, jewelry and fragrances, all bearing the iconic and distinctive Medusa logo. NorthPark Center is proud to house the only Versace boutique
in North Texas.
“We are delighted to coordinate this event once again and are honored to work for such an amazing team at The Dallas Opera,” said Rhonda Sargent Chambers, RSC Show Productions. “The Dallas Opera provides an experiential event with a seasoned blend of entertainment, arts and fashion for the FIRST SIGHT Fashion Show and Luncheon. How thrilling when an artistic community offers so many genres of incredible talent. Beyond thrilled to have NorthPark Center featuring Versace this year for FIRST SIGHT! A power design house to impact our cognitive senses…this fashion extravaganza will be like no other!”
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The Winspear Opera house is located at 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX, 75201.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.dallasopera.org/firstsight.
QUICK FACTS
2016-2017 FIRST SIGHT/FIRST NIGHT
PRESENTED BY THE DALLAS OPERA
FIRST SIGHT Fashion Show and Luncheon
NorthPark Center Presenting Sponsor
Thursday, October 27, 2016
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kick-Off Event for 60 Year Celebration
Chairs: Ellen and Don Winspear
Honorary Chairs: Joyce and Harvey Mitchell
Luncheon Chairs: Tiffany Divis, Kara Goss, Rhonda Marcus
Featuring: Fashions by Italian Luxury Brand Versace
Catering: Wolfgang Puck
Location: Winspear Opera House
Tickets: Start at $300
www.dallasopera.org/firstsight
FIRST NIGHT
Deutsche Bank Wealth Management Presenting Sponsor
Pre-Performance Dinner and After Party
Friday, October 28, 2016
5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Celebrating the 60th Year of The Dallas Opera
Chairs: Ellen and Don Winspear
Honorary Chairs: Joyce and Harvey Mitchell
First Night Dinner Chairs: Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Ambassador Ron Kirk
Featuring: Red carpet glamour; gourmet black tie dinner prior to the Linda and Mitch Hart Season Opening Night Performance of Eugene Onegin
Location: Sammons Park in Front of the Winspear Opera House – Tent
Catering: Wolfgang Puck
Tickets start at $1000
www.dallasopera.org/firstnight
AFTER PARTY
Friday, October 28, 2016; 11:00 pm to 1:30 am
Location: Sammons Park in Front of the Winspear Opera House – Tent
Featuring: The Hunter Sullivan Band
Catering: Wolfgang Puck Sweet & Savory, Open Bar
Tickets: Included with First Night Ticket Purchase
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2016-2017 DALLAS OPERA SEASON
EUGENE ONEGIN
By Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky
October 28, 30(m), November 2, 5, 2016
MOBY-DICK
By Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer
November 4, 6(m), 9, 12, 18, 20(m), 2016
MADAME BUTTERFLY
By Giacomo Puccini
March 10, 12(m), 15, 18, 24, 26(m), 2017
THE TURN OF THE SCREW
By Benjamin Britten
March 17, 19(m), 22, 25, 2017
NORMA
By Vincenzo Bellini
April 21, 23(m), 26, 29, May 7(m), 2017
Season subscriptions are on sale and prices start at $95 for all five opera productions. The benefits of becoming a Dallas Opera subscriber include substantial savings off single ticket prices, priority seating, lost ticket replacement, ticket exchanges and invitations to special events. For more information, please contact the friendly staff in The Dallas Opera Ticket Services Office at 214-443-1000 or visit us online at www.dallasopera.org.
The Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House is located in the heart of the Arts District at 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
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The Dallas Opera is supported, in part, by funds from: TACA, City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs; the Texas Commission on the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). American Airlines is the official airline of The Dallas Opera. Lexus is the official vehicle of The Dallas Opera. Advertising support from The Dallas Morning News. A special thanks to the Elsa von Seggern Foundation for its continuing support.
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